NATO Air Policing: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, triggering emergency alerts and briefly disrupting Vilnius-area operations; Lithuania’s president and foreign minister called it proof the alliance is “vigilant, committed, and ready,” as drone incursions keep testing NATO’s eastern flank. Arctic Security: Estonia’s PM Kristen Michal said Arctic security is directly tied to Estonia’s security, pointing to rising Russian activity and the Northern Sea Route’s shadow fleet, while Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen urged peaceful cooperation with the US on Arctic and Greenland. Defense Leadership: Reform Party named Erkki Keldo as climate and energy minister and Liina Vahtras for economy and industry, while Martin Herem is set as defense minister candidate. Nuclear Talks: Michal said Estonia is in talks with France about joining its enhanced nuclear deterrence initiative, noting it would require specific capabilities. Local Health Care: Tallinn says the state plans too few ambulance crews for peak demand, while the ministry says the network plan was adjusted after feedback from southern Estonia. Business & Tech: Digitain will power Estonia’s LuckyBet.ee with a turnkey iGaming platform; Neo Performance Materials started commercial production of rare-earth magnet components in Estonia.